Randy Fuller

9.5

This is a beautiful Carménère, all earthy and full of savory minerality. The blackberry and black plum aromas creep through the smell of that dirt with tar, forest floor and tobacco all over them. A hint of vanilla sweetens the sniff a bit. On the palate, the dark fruit is draped in sweet oak spice, and you’ll find a bucketful of tannins until the glass has been sitting for awhile. This is a steak wine, intended for a big, juicy piece of beef. — 5 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Four day weekend. Gotta get it off to a good start. Been awhile since we had our 375ml of Ruinart.

The nose shows, ripe, slightly candied; black cherries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals.

The palate is full & touch gummy/candied. Fruits are well extracted, deep, ruby; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Ghostly, not quite fruit brandy or fruit liqueur character, sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, not quite medium, white spice with hints of palate heat, grainy, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals. The acidity lively and crisp. The round, well balanced & polish finish is always consistently satisfying and lingers for minutes.

Photos of; the House of Ruinart, Dom Thierry Ruinart, nicely light caves and rolling, hillside, Grand Cru Vineyard.

Not quite sure where “D” gets $83 when you can buy this all day at just under $65. — 5 years ago

Mark Flesher

9.0

Almost a 91. But a bit short. Peaches and dried nuts. A little on the viscous side and to be honest with you I really didn't know what to expect. Leaner towards the finish. If I saw this on a discount for $40, I'd buy a couple of bottles. Rearding longevity, I just don't think this one is getting any better in the bottle, so might as well drink it now. — 6 years ago

with Dan and Shay

JHS

8.9

Interesting refreshing Chardonnay, less of the typical - sometimes overwhelming - tropical fruits. But more white fruit (melon), a bit more acidity and a subtle hint of oak. Easy to drink but also interesting for those who appreciate more complexity. — 7 years ago

Justin Lees

9.5

Went down a treat — 8 years ago

Lindsay Ralls

9.5

A light, refreshing red. This became a fast favorite. — 8 years ago

Jusden Aumand

8.9

Quality forward style Paso. Blend produced some interesting complexity and boldness. — 9 years ago

Monica King

9.2

Rich and smooth with hints of vanilla and coffee. Superior GA red. — 9 years ago

Nikki Norrell

10

WOW. Amazing! — 10 years ago

Mike Matejka

9.0

Light cab sav. Easily drinkable without food but would also be great with steaks. This would please anyone. — 5 years ago

Mike Campbell

8.9

Smooth and perhaps a little light for a Cab which makes it good choice for pairing with most dishes. Definitely taste the cherries. Was eating some Syrian dark chocolate while tasting and it brought out that flavour in the wine. Good value for the price. — 5 years ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.2

Powdery florals, nuttiness, concentrated citrus, focussed acid, beautifully balanced. — 6 years ago

with Sam

Fer Seo

9.5

Medium bodied, fruity, honey, oak, medium acidic, chocolaty — 6 years ago

Jim Anderson

9.2

Bonus points for value. — 7 years ago

Caitlin Lise-Anne

9.0

Dry but tasty — 8 years ago

with Renita

Fabian Kühlhorn

8.9

Dammig grusväg i doften. Massa fat. Lingon. Torr, kartig syrlighet. — 8 years ago

with Axel, Måns and 3 others

Kelsi Garrison

9.8

I love this so! — 9 years ago

marc fairweather

9.0

Excellent value for money. Balanced and deep without being too overpowering. — 9 years ago

Mike Rivers

9.4

Brannon Boegner nailed it with this vintage. Hats off great georgia wine and by far the best winery in Georgia. — 10 years ago

Manj Gunawardane

9.0

Ripe, round, dark fruit and elegant without a whole lot of complexity. Easy drinker — 5 years ago

N B

10

Love it! Used in pasta bolognese, also. — 5 years ago

Rebekah Hobbs

9.0

Notes of peach, honeysuckle, chalk. Smooth but with body, on sweeter side for me but still nice. Nice summer vibes for January. — 5 years ago

Ruud Verhagen

9.1

last bottle, still enough stuffing going on!
Mint and eucalyptus, some chocolate and still jammy fruit. Second day it was over the hill. — 6 years ago

Sarah Oettel

9.5

Soooo amazing. I now remember why I smuggled this baby back from Germany in my luggage. — 7 years ago

Joni Hedgpeth

8.9

Stone...wet concrete nose, with a pineapple topic fruitness and a lemon/lime ...key lime pie tartness. — 7 years ago

Joe Ferris

9.3

Dry Riesling on point from my favorite region. A dancing bear - full body and round yet seriously lengthy. I feel the acid stretches this wine. Finish has a slightly bitter (pleasant) note. — 8 years ago

Taylor Leigh

10

Love this dry red wine ❤️ — 8 years ago

Nate Eakman

9.0

Crisp + effervescent — 9 years ago

Leon Aleksander

9.2

Light, fresh red fruits. Pinot noir style. Good summer wine. — 10 years ago

Pam Moll

9.9

Very smooth...good blend — 12 years ago